Kurganmashzavod BMP-1 vs BAE Systems CV90
Kurganmashzavod BMP-1 and BAE Systems CV90 are both ifv / apc, compared here on public specifications. The Kurganmashzavod BMP-1 leads on range (600 vs 320 km). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full spec sheet
 Kurganmashzavod BMP-1
Wins 3/7 |  BAE Systems CV90
Wins 4/7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 65 km/h | 70 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 600 km ✓ | 320 km |
| Power-to-weight (hp/t) | 20.4 hp/t | 24 hp/t ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 73 mm | 40 mm |
| Ammunition | 40 | 234 ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 6.74 m | 6.55 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 13,200 kg | 35,000 kg |
| Crew | 3 | 3 |
| Troop capacity | 8 | 8 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 300 hp | 810 hp ✓ |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 20,000 ✓ | 1,600 |
| Operator countries | 50 ✓ | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Kurganmashzavod BMP-1 and BAE Systems CV90? +
The BAE Systems CV90 is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 70 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Kurganmashzavod BMP-1 has the longest range at 600 km.
Which has the higher power-to-weight? +
The BAE Systems CV90 has the higher power-to-weight at 24 hp/t.
Which has the higher ammunition? +
The BAE Systems CV90 has the higher ammunition at 234.
Which has the higher troop capacity? +
The Kurganmashzavod BMP-1 has the higher troop capacity at 8.
Which has the higher engine power? +
The BAE Systems CV90 has the higher engine power at 810 hp.
Is the Kurganmashzavod BMP-1 better than the BAE Systems CV90? +
On the public specs we track, the BAE Systems CV90 leads on 4 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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